Look what has caught the eye of the editor.
A compendium of cats, tails in the air – they're intended to be used to hold rings, but are just as good as shelf decorations. Reaching 10cm high, there's a massive discount of 20 percent if you buy a full set of 60. Priced excellently, they're ideal pocket money gifts or stocking fillers at Christmas. And who can resist cats? Fairtrade and-carved and painted in Bali with sustainable albesia wood, which grows to maturity in just 6-7 years.
www.sharedearth-trade.co.uk
A charming new children's book is turning pages - and heads - in the publishing world. Little Coffee Cup and the Big Surprise, the debut title from author and sustainability advocate Hayley Slack, is the world's first published children's book to be printed on paper made from recycled coffee cups. Blending imagination with innovation, this heartwarming tale introduces young readers to Little Coffee Cup, a spirited character who leaves the comfort of a café to discover the big, wide world. But beneath the playful storyline lies a bigger purpose: to spark conversations about waste, reuse and the circular economy, one cup at a time.
www.littlecoffeecup.com
Eloise Hall continues to bring fresh creativity to the world of greetings cards with her latest collection of beautifully delicate designs, now tailored specifically for female family birthdays. Inspired by the beauty and power of nature, each card features Eloise's signature handcrafted collages, combining hand-cut origami paper with intricate ink drawings to create elegant and distinctive designs. www.holy-mackerel.co.uk
Burleigh Pottery introduces Blossom Calico, a fresh reinterpretation of the company's beloved Calico pattern, first created in 1968.
This new Spring/Summer 2025 collection softens the iconic deep blue with delicate floral tones, offering a vibrant update for contemporary tables.
Handcrafted in the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries since 1851, the full range includes tableware, teaware, and giftware, with select pieces available in gift boxing.
www.burleigh.co.uk
Halftoys spark curiosity in preschoolers thanks to a minimalist design that belies their play value.
The open-ended play range provides a multi-sensory experience and features dinosaurs, forest, savannah and ocean creatures. Each Halftoy has a tactile, soft-hued skin, which includes safe magnets seamlessly embedded into each half so they can be opened and closed easily to reveal their skeleton within.
As well as being highly collectable, kids will love to play, fidget and role-play with their Halftoys and they can even display them too. The range includes World Playsets, Diorama Sets, Picture books and Single Halftoys.
www.brainstormltd.co.uk
Prepare for the season ahead with this charming coastal collection brought to you by Portland Living. You don't have to live beside the sea to embrace the beauty of coastal interiors.
This much-loved theme brings a sense of relaxation, freshness, and timeless charm to any space.
Whether you're inspired by sandy beaches with soft, sun-kissed hues or prefer a traditional nautical look with classic navy and white stripes, Portland Living offers a stunning range of seaside treasures to complement your collection.
www.portlandliving.co.uk
